CarVerify

Free Car Check

R286 UGM

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,000 mi
Last recorded36,000 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 UGM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 36,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs piutted/ rusty (pos new pads not bedded in yet) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 35,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working not visable when lights on. tail lamp intensity more than brake lamp.... pos bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs piutted/ rusty (pos new pads not bedded in yet) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2025 35,949 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 35,568 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort possibly l/h/f disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 35,568 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort possibly l/h/f disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 35,543 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,357 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,168 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 34,947 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

slight oil leak from final drive/ shaft area.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,935 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,744 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,365 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 34,355 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,345 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

abs warning light staying on - pos. flat battery??

Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,328 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,124 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,023 miles

front tyre getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,097 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,221 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,884 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
Full BMW R1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R286 UGM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,406 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R286 UGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R286 UGM?

You can check the full history of R286 UGM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R286 UGM registered?

R286 UGM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R286 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 UGM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R286 UGM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R286 UGM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.